Certification: Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME)
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ABIME certification offers you a competitive advantage over non-certified physicians. Today, industry experts view certified independent medical examiners as better qualified to respond to the needs of case and claims management.<br>ABIME requirements for knowledge, skills and abilities qualify physicians to:<br>Conduct superior, independent medical examinations; Write comprehensive, accurate reports; Interpret relevant workers' compensation and disability law; Provide credible, defensible testimony.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Either training or work experience required, but not both?
- No
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 5 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- Yes
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.